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nerve pain on ribs

I had exploratory surgery in 2004 in my chest cavity,which left me  with chronic 24x7 pain on the right  side of my abdomen.Had second surgery to kill the nerves on that spot last year ,had no pain for 8 months,then it returned again.
I received a nerve block ,physio therapy, and still got pain more them ever. cannot sit ,sneeze ,cough, and  bend down .I am a bit over wighed 73 kilo ,5"2.Live on painkillers and the doctor tells me there is nothing they can do for me .Please is there anyone who could help me find some answer for my problem ? Thank you .
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Have you tried nerve pain medicine such as neurontin or Lyrica. The latter is amazing.
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Have you tried therapy? I know you say that the smallest things cause you pain but it may be an option. I don't know. other than heat/ice and meds that would help you. I am sorry your in this kind of pain it really must be horrible and I wish I could do more, maybe some of the other members here can offer some ideas. Have you tried trigger points and blocks?  They might be something that could offer some relief.
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